Shmyla K. Alam
Shmyla K. Alam Senior Attorney
Credentials:
Areas of Practice
• Family Law
• Child Support
• Adoptions
• Premarital and Postmarital Agreements
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Paternity
• Enforcements
• Modifications
• Protective Orders
Education/ Certifications
• Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2011
• Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Business Administration, 2008
• Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Arts, 2008
• Amicus Attorney and Attorney Ad Litem training
Professional Associations
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Collin County Bar Association
• Member, Curt B. Henderson Inn of Court
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Co-Chair (2021-2023), Collin County Young Lawyers Section
Awards
• “Ones to Watch,” Best Lawyers – 2023, 2024, 2025
• D Magazine, Best Lawyers Under 40 – 2022, 2023
• “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers – 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
• "500 Leading Family Lawyers", Lawdragon – 2025, 2026
• Dallas Bar Association – We Lead Class of 2024
Biography
Shmyla K. Alam is a Senior Attorney at Grinke Stewart Law. Shmyla is a dedicated family lawyer with a passion for guiding her clients through some of life’s most challenging moments. With a deep sense of compassion for those navigating the emotional storms of divorce and child custody disputes, Shmyla understands that these processes can often feel overwhelming and tumultuous. She is the calm in the storm for those struggling through a family law matter but don’t let her kindness fool you. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, and she is also skilled at finding collaborative solutions that serve both her clients’ and their families’ needs.
Like a skilled guide steering through a stormy sea, Shmyla employs her compassion and expertise to help clients find clarity and calm amidst the chaos. With a focus on empathy and understanding, Shmyla works diligently to ensure that her clients feel heard and respected. She believes that every family deserves support and guidance. Her extensive experience in family violence cases and compassion for animals has guided her to establish a non-profit dedicated to providing support to survivors of domestic violence and their four- legged loved ones.
Outside of her legal practice, she finds joy in baking and the company of her two dogs, who remind her of the importance of loyalty and unconditional support. If you need representation through a divorce, adoption, custody dispute, or child support modification, Shmyla is here to help you weather the storm, guiding you toward a brighter and more stable future.
If you have a legal matter and would like to arrange a consultation with Attorney Shmyla K. Alam, simply call (469) 598-2001.
